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tankhughes commented on the word ring rust
in boxing: When a boxer is rusty because they haven't been in competitions for a while.
https://www.reddit.com/r/Boxing/comments/6np3dk/can_someone_explain_why_ring_rust_is_a_real_thing/
https://www.theglowingedge.com/how-many-rounds-does-it-take-to-shake-off-ring-rust/
Was used in live rock climbing commentary to apply to a climber who had taken time away from official boulder problem competitions but had been practicing on real rocks: https://www.youtube.com/live/EFVGP9CwZUc?si=FyEUOCE_WAo7FrdP&t=8300
June 30, 2025